During the Dental Assistant training you will learn step by step how to support the dentist in his or her work.
You'll learn how to welcome and comfort patients. You'll also learn how to prepare for treatments and assist the dentist during them. You'll learn which equipment and materials to use, and how to clean and properly maintain them.
Besides the practical side, we pay a lot of attention to communication. You'll learn how to speak to patients in a friendly and clear manner. Sometimes people are afraid, so it's important that you remain calm and respond professionally. You'll also learn how to handle administrative tasks, such as answering the phone, making appointments, and maintaining patient records.
The great thing about this program is that you can learn at your own pace. Whether you're moving through the material quickly or need more time, there's room for your development.
The first year
Subjects in the first year
You'll work towards your learning goals in stages. In each module, you'll learn something new, and the difficulty increases.
- Front Office tasks 1 and 2.
- Dental care 1 and 2.
- Quality and Expertise 1 and 2.
- Study career and internship guidance.
In addition, you will take general subjects such as: arithmetic, Dutch, English, Citizenship and Career.
Subjects and electives
What makes this course more than just vocational education?
You'll receive varied and engaging instruction that will help you reach your full potential. We utilize various learning methods, so you learn in a way that suits you.
You'll receive personalized guidance from instructors who will help you discover your talents. Together, you'll determine which direction suits you best. Do you want to complete the program faster or take more time? Do you want to learn more or delve deeper into a specific area? It's all possible.
If you'd like to continue your education at a university of applied sciences later in life, you're in the right place. This program is a perfect fit.
Permitted previous education
- Diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a vocational, mixed or theoretical learning pathway.
- Diploma MBO level 2
- Diploma MBO level 3
- Transfer certificate to pre-university education (havo/vwo) level 4
Briefly
Idle way
BOL & BBL
Level
Level 4
Duration
2 to 3 years
Starting moment
2026, after the summer holidays
Our sites
Leiden Breestraat (BOL / BBL)
The BOL course lasts 3 years.
The BBL training takes 2 to 3 years.
If you want to take this course, you must be vaccinated against hepatitis B by the Dutch government in order to do an internship.
Sign up immediately
| Register for BOL | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Idle way | Duration | Max. students | Remark | 2026, after the summer holidays |
| Leiden Breestraat | BOL | 3 years | Sign up | ||
| Register for BBL | |||||
| Location | Idle way | Duration | Max. students | Remark | 2026, after the summer holidays |
| Leiden Breestraat | BBL | 2 years | Sign up | ||
Sufficient space
Almost full
There is a waiting list
About you
- You are representative
- You are accurate
- You are social
- You want to work in a dental practice or hospital
When you are ready
Working
There are various ways to work as a dental assistant, such as in a regular dental practice, a dentist specialising in anxiety, a gnathologist, an implantologist, an endodontist, a paedodontist (children's dentistry), a prosthetist, a periodontist, in elderly care, in sleep apnea, in restorative dentistry, in care for the disabled, in orthodontists, in oral and maxillofacial surgeons, in the Defence Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, DTD), in prisons/detention centres, or in home/mobile dental care.
Continue learning
Not finished studying yet? This program allows you to continue your studies at a university of applied sciences.
Study in figures
Additional information
- BOL
- BBL
- Costs
- Abroad
- Vaccination requirement
- Subjects and electives
- Studying with a laptop
BOL stands for Vocational Training Pathway. You'll attend school five days a week, interacting extensively with fellow students and teachers. During your studies, you'll complete a period of internship, gaining extensive experience in a company or institution. This way, we prepare you well for your future career.
Read more about the difference between a BOL course and a BBL course here
BBL stands for "Vocational Training Pathway." You'll work at a company or institution for at least three days a week. You'll attend school one or two days or evenings a week. This way, you'll learn primarily through practical experience. You'll often already be earning a salary. Throughout the program, you'll be supervised by our instructors and a workplace trainer from your company.
It's crucial to secure an internship at an accredited training company or institution right from the start of your training. Only then will you be able to successfully complete the program.
Read more about the difference between a BOL course and a BBL course here
Costs
For a more detailed overview of the costs for this school year, please see the cost overview on mborijnland.nl/kosten
On this page you will also find more information about payment options and student financing.
Books and materials
The cost of books and materials varies by program. You can contact one of the suppliers on our special schoolbooks page. mborijnland.nl/schoolboeken order your book package.
View costs Leiden Breestraat
Do you want to do an internship abroad or take courses at a foreign school during your vocational training?
Read more about internationalization
If you want to take this course, you must be vaccinated against hepatitis B by the Dutch government in order to do an internship. Click here for more information
In Front Office, we teach you how to receive patients at a reception desk and perform various tasks, such as making appointments, preparing estimates, issuing referrals, and providing information. For Dental Care, we teach you how to prepare various instruments, assist with various treatments, and independently perform procedures such as applying sealants, making temporary crowns, taking impressions, and taking x-rays. You'll also learn how to work safely and hygienically. Furthermore, in Quality and Expertise, you'll learn how to deliver quality in a dental practice and work expertly. This includes laws and regulations, working according to protocols, what to do if child abuse is suspected, and how to respond in emergencies, such as first aid. In all components, you'll learn social and communication skills. You must not only be able to engage with patients but also be able to maintain a sufficient distance from the (emotional) problems that sometimes arise. Students also take electives focused on the profession as a specialization, or electives related to further education, such as preparation for a higher professional education (HBO).
All first-year dental assistant students at all mboRijnland locations use laptops on a wireless network. This means these students are required to have their own laptop at school.
